25 August 2022
Harry Peterson
by email:
[FYI request #20287 email]
Reference: OIA-2022/23-0059
Dear Harry Peterson
Official Information Act request relating to communication from PMO from 26
September 2017 relating to briefing Ministers on how to deal with OIA requests
Thank you for your request made under the Official Information Act (the Act), received on 19
August 2022. You requested:
Under the Official Information Act 1982, I am requesting all communication both inwards and
outwards of the Prime Minister's office from the date beginning 26 September 2017,
concerning briefing Ministers on how to deal with OIA requests, including the contents of any
seminars, workshops or meetings held to discuss the OIA with Ministers.
This information may include but is not limited to;
-Text Messages
-Emails
-Memos
-Briefings
-Meeting Notes
I believe that your request for information is more closely connected to the functions of the
Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, and to the Department of Internal Affairs.
Accordingly, I have decided under section 14(b)(ii) of the Act to transfer your request to the
Prime Minister and to the Department of Internal Affairs.
The Prime Minister and the Department of Internal Affairs have the usual timeframes under
the Act from receipt of this transfer to make a decision on your request.
Yours sincerely
Margaret Noonan
Acting Manager Ministerial and Business Services
Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011
4602627
64 4 817 9700 Facsimile 64 4 472 3181 www.dpmc.govt.nz